Abby Niles
Middle School Math Teacher
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Innovative teacher bringing 13-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Experienced with student development and academic success strategies. Utilizes leadership to enhance student engagement and resolve conflicts. Track record of fostering positive academic environments and promoting student well-being. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance. Patient educator committed to engaging students and enhancing learning by applying different instructional techniques and activity plans to deliver important knowledge. Polished in creating lessons plans, evaluating assignments and teaching complicated concepts clearly. Motivational and encouraging professional certified in differentiated instruction. Energetic and genuinely interested in and respectful of young people. Passionate about learning and committed to maintaining up-to-date knowledge in field. Trained in unique needs of middle school learners. Excellent parental communication techniques for middle school environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
6th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Boulder Peak Intermediate
Marion, United States
08.2020 - Current
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Club.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
7th Grade Math Teacher
Excelsior Middle School
Marion, United States
03.2011 - 07.2020
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Utilized group and hands-on learning experiences for proficient teacher evaluation score.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
Education
Master of Arts - Master of Education in Differentiated Instruction
Graceland University
Lamoni, IA 08.2013 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA 08.2000 - 05.2005
Skills
School district guidelines comprehension
undefinedTimeline
6th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Boulder Peak Intermediate
08.2020 - Current
Master of Arts - Master of Education in Differentiated Instruction
Graceland University
08.2013 - 02.2015
7th Grade Math Teacher
Excelsior Middle School
03.2011 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mount Mercy University
08.2000 - 05.2005
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